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Australia win the Ashes as England fold

2006-12-19T22:58:00.000Z

Australia have regained the Ashes after winning the third Test against England in Perth.
Having already won the first two Tests in Brisbane and Adelaide, Australia took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series, winning back the Ashes having lost them for the first time in 18 years in England 16 months ago. [via]

Soldier Loses One Third of his Brain and Skull

2006-12-19T22:37:00.000Z

A soldier has a 1/3 of his brain removed and survives. While we read about incidents in the paper for 5 minutes, soldiers like this guy get to experience it for the rest of their lives. [via]

Video: Santa's Little Helper

2006-12-19T22:33:00.000Z

Dont you just wish you were Santa right now? [via]

Santa Pub Crawl

2006-12-19T17:14:00.000Z

Every year for hundred jolly Santas from the London Business School descend upon London for the annual Santa Pub Crawl. This year it takes place on December 16. Here is a video of a past Santa Pub crawl. [via]

Worlds Smallest Dog

2006-12-19T17:03:00.000Z

Her bark is bigger than she is. At 6 inches long and less than 2 pounds, Brandy the chihuahua is the world's smallest dog. Brandy the Chihuahua is so small, she's not allowed on her owner's sofa -- for fear she'd be injured if she jumped off. [via]

Worlds Most Expensive Champagne

2006-12-19T00:12:00.000Z

For just $750, this bottle of champagne could be yours. Krug’s Clos du Mesnil is the rarest and most expensive champagne in the world. Only 12,624 bottles were ever produced in the 1995 vintage, which makes this a drink you are never likely to taste. [via]

Sprout eater's record bid fails

2006-12-19T00:03:00.000Z

A man from Devon hoping to set a world record by eating the most Brussel sprouts in a minute has failed after falling short of the target by seven. The previous world record was set in December 2003 where the title holder ate 43 Brussel sprouts. After cramming the sprouts into his mouth with a toothpick, he said: "I do not think I could face another sprout for a few days." [via]

World's most expensive Christmas tree

2006-12-18T23:07:00.000Z

A Singapore jeweler named Soo Kee Jewellery hasproduced the world’s most expensive Christmas tree. Currently on display at Bugis Junction shopping mall in Singapore, it is encrusted with 21,798 glittering diamonds totaling 913 carats, 3,762 crystal beads and is decorated with 456 lights. The tree is worth US $1,005,000, weighing at 3,215 kg, with a height of 6 meters. [via]